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Awfully vs Quite - What's the difference?

awfully | quite | Synonyms |


As adverbs the difference between awfully and quite

is that awfully is in a manner inspiring awe while quite is To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.

As an interjection quite is

indicates agreement; "exactly so".

As a noun quite is

a series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.

Quaver vs Waver - What's the difference?

quaver | waver | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between quaver and waver

is that quaver is to use the voice in a trembling manner, as in speaking or singing while waver is to be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate.

As nouns the difference between quaver and waver

is that quaver is a trembling shake while waver is an act of wavering, vacillating, etc.

As verbs the difference between quaver and waver

is that quaver is to shake in a trembling manner while waver is to sway back and forth; to totter or reel.

Dishonor vs Lower - What's the difference?

dishonor | lower | Synonyms |

Dishonor is a synonym of lower.


As verbs the difference between dishonor and lower

is that dishonor is while lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As a noun dishonor

is .

As an adjective lower is

(low).

As an adverb lower is

.

Puerile vs Harebrained - What's the difference?

puerile | harebrained | Synonyms |

Puerile is a synonym of harebrained.


As adjectives the difference between puerile and harebrained

is that puerile is while harebrained is (of an idea or plan etc) absurd, foolish or stupid.

Meaningless vs Undecipherable - What's the difference?

meaningless | undecipherable | Synonyms |

Meaningless is a synonym of undecipherable.


As adjectives the difference between meaningless and undecipherable

is that meaningless is lacking meaning while undecipherable is not easily deciphered; difficult to read.

Hand vs Longhand - What's the difference?

hand | longhand | Synonyms |

Hand is a synonym of longhand.


As nouns the difference between hand and longhand

is that hand is tail while longhand is the written characters used in the common method of writing; -- opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

As an adverb longhand is

to write something by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

Churchyard vs Burial_place - What's the difference?

churchyard | burial_place | Synonyms |

Burial_place is likely misspelled.


Burial_place has no English definition.

As a noun churchyard

is a patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a graveyard.

Catharsis vs Purging - What's the difference?

catharsis | purging | Synonyms |

Catharsis is a synonym of purging.


In medicine|lang=en terms the difference between catharsis and purging

is that catharsis is (medicine) purging of the digestive system while purging is (medicine) vomiting.

As nouns the difference between catharsis and purging

is that catharsis is (drama) a release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy) while purging is the act by which something is purged.

As a verb purging is

.

Consolidate vs Compact - What's the difference?

consolidate | compact | Synonyms |

Consolidate is a synonym of compact.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between consolidate and compact

is that consolidate is (obsolete) formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated while compact is (obsolete) composed or made; with of .

As verbs the difference between consolidate and compact

is that consolidate is (ambitransitive) to combine into a single unit; to group together or join while compact is to make more dense; to compress.

As adjectives the difference between consolidate and compact

is that consolidate is (obsolete) formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated while compact is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

As a noun compact is

an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket.

Immortal vs Ceaseless - What's the difference?

immortal | ceaseless | Synonyms |

Immortal is a synonym of ceaseless.


As adjectives the difference between immortal and ceaseless

is that immortal is not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying while ceaseless is without an end.

As a noun immortal

is one who is not susceptible to death.

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